Manual of Meteorology

Klappentext Originally published in 1930, this book by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw focuses on the physical processes of weather. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1930, this book forms part three of a four-volume work by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw (1854–1945). The text focuses on the physical processes of weather, attempting to provide the reader with a grounding in the fundamental aspects of the area. Numerous illustrative figures are included. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Table of symbols used on this and other volumes; List of words used in special senses; The physical processes of weather; 1. Gravity-waves in water and air; 2. Sound-waves; 3. Atmospheric optics; 4. Radiation and its problems; 5. The controlling influences of radiation; 6. Air as worker; 7. The liability of the environment; 8. Side-light on convexion and cloud; 9. Electrical energy in the atmosphere; 10. Convexion in the general circulation; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Napier Shaw, Shaw Napier
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.02.2015
• EAN: 9781107475489
• ISBN: 978-1-107-47548-9
• No. of pages: 474
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, History of Science, Meteorology & climatology, Meteorology and climatology